Movement for a Better World – St Joseph Catholic Church

Inspiration: Whatsoever you do for the least of my brethren, so you have done to me. (Matthew 25:40)

Ubi caritas est vera, Deus ibi est.(Where charity is true, God is there.)

Our Mission: Aid the poor in the Long Beach area primarily with food, clothing, and care. Third World support through Concern America.

Our Members: All members of the St. Joseph parish community who have discerned Jesus’ call to charity and good works.

Meetings: Four to five meetings per year, scheduled as needed.

Activities: Program Flyer

Semi-monthly breakfast served to Project Achieve
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter food gift baskets: “we care” deliveries of food, blankets, and Christmas presents to needy Long Beach families

Food from the Heart food drive for Catholic Charities of Long Beach
Feed-a-Baby food drives for Catholic Charities and New Life Beginnings of Long Beach
Diaper-a-Baby drive for Catholic Charities and New Life Beginnings of Long Beach
Personal hygiene kits for the poor and homeless
Loaves and Fishes bread drive for St. Francis Center of Long Beach
Financial contributions to local charitable organizations

Contacting Us: Please call Tim Clark at 431-4385 or email to clark813@verizon.net.

Assistance Programs:

All Resources
Emergency and Social Services:
- American Red Cross
- Disabled Resources Center
- Long Beach Senior Center
Medical and Mental Health Services:
- C.A.R.E.-St. Mary Medical Center
- Long Beach Mental Health-LA County
- Mental Health urgent Care Center-Telecare
- VA Healthcare System
Public Agencies:
- Dept. of Public Social Services-LA County
- Long Beach Unified School District
- Social Security Administration
Employment Services:
- Long Beach Career Transition Center
- Goodwill (Note: the MBW Guide lists several Goodwill locations as sources for clothing, but not employment services.)
Substance Use Services:
- Redgate Memorial Recovery Center
- Safe Refuge (formerly Substance Abuse Foundation)